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#484 of 719 schools in ID
Filer Middle School
Middle School · Filer District · Filer, ID
A middle school in Filer, ID serving grades 7th – 8th.
299 HIGHWAY 30, Filer, ID 83328
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Filer Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Filer Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low117/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,273
Median home value
$293,500
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Filer District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $8,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Filer Middle School is listed in FILER DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Filer Middle School
Filer Middle School is a public middle school in Filer, ID, part of Filer District, serving approximately 266 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #484 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Filer Middle School
What grades does Filer Middle School serve?
Filer Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Filer Middle School?
Filer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Filer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Filer Middle School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Filer Middle School rank in ID?
Filer Middle School ranks #484 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Filer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Filer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Filer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Filer Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Filer Middle School a charter school?
No, Filer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Filer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Filer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Filer Middle School?
36.8% of students at Filer Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Twin Falls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (208) 326-5906
- Area population (ZIP 83328)
- 6,459
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83328; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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